Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Yep, our office is officially closed until Monday. Can I get a woohoooooo?

Our "deal" was that instead of leaving early on Christmas Eve (today), we'd have the Thursday and Friday afterward off. (Personally, I love that deal!) But someone must've dipped into the Elf Juice early because at 10:00 a.m., word came around that the office was now closed and we could go home until Monday. Can I get another woohoooooo?

So, what's a sewing girl with some extra Christmas bonus cash to do? Well, I thought about stopping in at Joann's ... I do need those buttons to cover to finish Ms. Moneypenny ... but I quickly put that store out of my mind since it's right across the street from the Mall ... a place I strive to avoid most of the time anyway, but especially in December, and ALWAYS on December 24. Ms. Moneypenny will have to wait a little longer.

And then I remembered a free pattern download I wanted to try before I buy a for-sale pattern. Enter the Skinny B*tch Curvy Chick Tonic Tee(hey, I didn't name the company and really, I'm not offended at all, but some of you may be, hence the asterisk).

I really like the Mimosa but since there's a free tester and I have some free time, I thought I'd give the Tonic a whirl first. Then I'll feel better about parting with some cash (and tape) for the Mimosa.

I'll let you know what I think ... but I have to mention that before even starting, I had a little problem with downloading and Betsy, the designer/owner of SBCC, answered my email within an hour. And on Christmas Eve! Nice!

I've since printed and taped the PDF pattern and have my TNT laid on top. It looks very promising.

I had a hard time downloading last week, too but finally got it to work by switching browsers for the dl. Nice that she reasoned so quickly. I plan to overlay favorite Ottobre before I cut but no sewing here...houseguests soon! Looking forward to your results. Woohoo for you, enjoy and Merry Christmas.

Time off for you is great for us, because we get to see what you make!! But if it turns out that the spirit moves you to spend your time differently, that will be wonderful as well. Looking forward to seeing how that tee works for you. I went and downloaded it and hope to test it out myself soon.

I also wanted to tell you that I've been making your wonderful fleece sock pattern again this year for gifts. It is just the best. After about 15 pairs, I'm a little burnt out on it right now, but thank you sooo much for that terrific pattern! Merry Christmas to you!

I am green with envy. And to think I was happy with a Christmas eve off! Enjoy the unexpected gift of time, one of the best anyone could ever recieve. I am looking forward to another of your honest reviews!Merry Christmas.

Thank you for each and every comment. I appreciate them all, but I have to be honest and let you know that I'm usually bad about answering questions. I hope you understand that there just isn't enough time in the day to do everything I want to do.

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